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arrk33's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it better than the first one by far. Had to start taking notes on all the things that relate to es h other but that has actually helped me see how the world is connected and why all these things are so caught up in the events. Still struggling with the forced flashbacks although I did like this “narrator’s” banter with the reader. I kept finding myself more interested in what was going on in the “present” over the flashbacks. Ready to dive into book 3 and see who’s narrating this time!
katieinca's review against another edition
3.0
Book 2 of 5! This continues to be epic. But the characters and plot are having a hard time bearing up under the weight of the ungainly backstory, mythology, and worldbuilding.
itsfreelancer's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, wtf just happened!
And Jenn, if you read this, you need to dedicate at least 50 pages worth of recap?
Why? Because you're letting us deal with humans, witches, vampires, wizards, emperors, god kings, gods, dragons. Wtf!
That being said, what a ride this has been. Am so glad this isn't just Kihrin's story anymore. And I want this epic to go on and on. I'm not going to put spoilers in here and there's no way I'd do enough justice in a review like this. Just know that if you're fan of epic fantasy, this is the one for you.
And Jenn, if you read this, you need to dedicate at least 50 pages worth of recap?
Why? Because you're letting us deal with humans, witches, vampires, wizards, emperors, god kings, gods, dragons. Wtf!
That being said, what a ride this has been. Am so glad this isn't just Kihrin's story anymore. And I want this epic to go on and on. I'm not going to put spoilers in here and there's no way I'd do enough justice in a review like this. Just know that if you're fan of epic fantasy, this is the one for you.
unpronounceable_name's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
vaporization's review against another edition
5.0
missed Kihrin but I love Janel. when I first read this the whole Joratese gender thing was SO confusing but I was like "okay it's okay I don't understand just accept it and move on" and then by the time I got to the third or fourth book I had a sudden epiphany and it all made sense
moshalala's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
val_booksandtea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
debyik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I found The Name of All Things much easier to follow than the first book in the series. This is probably due to being more familiar with Jenn Lyons's writing style, but I also think the timelines were set up a little better as we switched between the third and first perspectives.
jessnrusso's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75